11 Amendments of Gesine MEISSNER related to 2016/2271(INI)
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas digitalisation has already contributed to the transformation of the transport sector, allowing in particular the gradual automation of transport modes and facilitation of transport services;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission Communication on Digitising European Industry, but regrets that, as its focus on the transport sector is limited to connected and automated driving, it does not address sufficiently all existing challenges; recalls that, although connected and automated driving is one of the most exciting digital transformations in the sector, there is potential for digitalisation in all modes of transport, and also throughout the value chain from manufacturers to passengers where results can be expected in the near future; asks the Commission to focus on digital transformations in all modes of transport, including transport and tourism related services;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights that digital solutions have the potential to simplify procedures and requirements in all transport modes, including shipping, where the Commission is urged to propose a revision of the Reporting Formalities Directive as part of the Commission's Digital Single Market Package, in order to establish a European single window environment for maritime carriers that fully ensure the "reporting once" principle and which share all necessary cargo and conveyance data between governments and all relevant authorities, which would reduce the administrative burden for ship crew, shipping companies and all relevant authorities;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that the digitalisation process has not been beneficial to the same extent throughout the transport sector, which has created a detrimental fragmentation within the internal market both between different modes of transport and within the same mode; believes that developing a coordinated Industrial Digitalisation Strategy (IDS) for the EU could help overcome this fragmentation; stresses that the objective should not be just another policy paper but a real strategy reflecting innovation trends and market potential, the implementation of which would be continuously evaluated;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – point a
Paragraph 3 – point a
(a) improve the overall safety, quality and environmental performance of the transport sector;
Amendment 61 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – point e
Paragraph 3 – point e
(e) facilitate the proper and harmonised enforcement of EU legislation, through the development of traffic management systems, intelligent transport systems, digital tachographs, electronic toll systems, etc.;
Amendment 64 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – point f
Paragraph 3 – point f
(f) cut administrative burdens for the smallest transport operators, for instance in the freight and logistics sector by simplifying administrative procedures, providing for cargo tracking and tracing, and optimising schedules and traffic flows;
Amendment 85 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Regrets the great fragmentation of Internet coverage within the EU; points out that uninterrupted and high performance connectivity is a precondition for further digitalisation of the transport sector; calls on the Commission and the Member States to meet their commitment to provide such a type of connectivity for main transport paths and hubs no later than 2025 and to initiate full coverage all over the EU;
Amendment 93 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the need to mobilise and attract public and private investments in order to adequately finance the transition towards digital processes and support the development of associated infrastructure; believes that better use could be made of existing EU funds, in particular the European Fund for Strategic Investments, which has so far not delivered sufficiently on projects of a truly innovative nature;
Amendment 105 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Notes that the digital transformation in the transport and tourism sectors, in particular the development of the on-demand and the collaborative economies, contributes to considerably reshaping passengers and consumers behaviour as regards mobility and tourism as well the need for infrastructure adaptation; invites the Commission to further unleash the potential of this societal change;
Amendment 110 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Acknowledges the contribution of start-ups and SMEs to the digitalisation process, and stresses the importance to provide them with the adequate support and to ensure the application of their innovations, and favour their integration into the market;